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In a strategic move to combat rising cyber threats, C-DOT has teamed up with Jumps Automation LLP through a pivotal MoU signed under the C-DOT Collaborative Research Programme. The Ministry of...
The Indian government is taking cybersecurity education to the next level through a groundbreaking partnership. C-DOT, the nation's leading telematics R&D center, signed an MoU with Jumps Automation...
A recent case in Raipur, Chhattisgarh highlights the dangers of online fraud. A 57-year-old insurance advisor, Devendra Singh Rism, fell victim to a sophisticated scam involving a WhatsApp-based...
The Chhattisgarh Transport Department has issued an advisory urging citizens to make all e-challan payments related to their vehicles exclusively through the department's official website. This...
Upon arriving in Tokyo, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the historic Asakusa Temple, the oldest and most revered temple in Tokyo. He offered prayers for the well-being, prosperity, and...
A new form of digital fraud has emerged. Users are warned about the WhatsApp Screen Mirroring Fraud, a dangerous scam that is rapidly spreading. Victims of this scam could have their bank accounts...
A shocking incident unfolded in the Kirandul police station area of Dantewada, where an NMDC employee was defrauded of ₹28 lakhs through a digital arrest scam. The perpetrators, posing as bank...
Jaguar and Land Rover are experiencing a complete production standstill, now in its third week, following a cyberattack on September 1. The incident has severely impacted the brand's global...
India is advancing its border security and military modernization through a significant new phase of collaboration with Israel, focusing on cutting-edge science, technology, and co-development. A...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding its influence worldwide, and now it's set to make the path to darshan (divine viewing) easier in temples. The Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh,...
Google is urging its 2.5 billion Gmail users worldwide to immediately change their passwords and enable two-step verification. The alert follows a recent data breach that has led to increased...
Gen Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), inaugurated 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) at IIT Madras. This initiative aims to enhance the Indian Army's technological...
In response to a surge in cybercrimes, the Bihar government has launched a comprehensive cyber audit across all government departments and installations. The Economic Offence Unit (EOU) has been...
The United States House of Representatives has prohibited the use of WhatsApp on all government-issued devices due to identified data security vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks. A directive was...
CERT-In, the Indian government's cybersecurity agency, has issued a high-severity security alert for users of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. The agency revealed that older versions of...
The Indian government's CERT-In agency has issued a high-severity security alert for users of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. The agency has identified several critical vulnerabilities in...
Anthropic has introduced its latest artificial intelligence model, Claude Sonnet 4.5. This new model shows significant advancements over its predecessors in computer usage and addressing business...
Anthropic has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model, Claude Sonnet 4.5. This new iteration demonstrates significant advancements over its predecessors, particularly in computer usage and...
Online shopping is booming in India ahead of Diwali, but the risk of cybercrimes is also surging during the festive season. Cyber security companies report a nearly 40% increase in fraud cases, with...
Cybercriminals are exploiting the anticipation surrounding the Apple iPhone 17 series. Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm, has reported that scammers are actively targeting potential buyers worldwide....
While the advantages of AI are widely discussed, it's crucial to understand how AI is being misused. It has come to light that hackers in North Korea have utilized the AI tool ChatGPT to target South...
Incidents of fraud are rapidly increasing, with individuals falling victim to cyber fraud on a daily basis. There has been a significant rise in cases related to the Digital Arrest Scam in the past...
Artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT are rapidly changing how people interact with technology. From answering questions and writing emails to providing emotional support, these tools are...
In today's digital age, fraudulent messages and calls pose a significant threat. Individuals can inadvertently fall prey to these deceptive communications, leading to potential breaches of their bank...
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), India's cybersecurity agency, has issued a critical advisory for Android smartphones. The advisory highlights severe security vulnerabilities...
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the country's cyber security agency, has issued a critical advisory for Android smartphones. The advisory highlights the discovery of...
Google is the primary search tool for many when seeking information online, but cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting this habit. Scammers are cleverly using Google search results to spread...
Google has addressed recent concerns regarding the security of Gmail, assuring its 2.5 billion users that their accounts are safe. The company refuted claims of issuing a widespread warning, stating...
Google has issued a warning to its 2.5 billion Gmail users, advising them to change their passwords immediately and enable two-step verification. This advisory comes in response to a surge in...
The age of AI is upon us, but vigilance is crucial. While AI Browsers are rapidly gaining popularity, a recent report has uncovered a security flaw in Perplexity AI's Comet browser. This...
Recently, a significant credit card fraud case involving SBI customers came to light. This fraud resulted in losses of approximately 2.6 crore rupees for around 350 individuals. Following a six-month...
Apple has identified a security flaw affecting various devices and has issued an urgent update. This vulnerability poses a risk to users, and immediate action is advised to mitigate potential...
India has emerged as the primary target for cyberattacks, according to a recent report. The country now leads the world in facing cyber threats, surpassing Brazil and Spain in the number of attacks....
The advent of AI has undoubtedly simplified life, but this advanced technology also comes with certain downsides that you should be aware of. Are you aware of the various frauds being perpetrated...
Fraudsters have devised a new method to deceive people, now utilizing Captcha Codes as a means to scam. Many websites use Captcha codes to verify users, but scammers are using Captcha itself as a...
OneCard recently issued a significant alert to its customers, warning them about a new scam called WhatsApp Screen Mirroring Fraud. Many individuals have fallen victim to this fraud due to a lack of...
The Apple Security Bounty Program offers a lucrative opportunity for skilled coders to earn significant rewards by demonstrating their ability to penetrate the security of iPhones. Launched in 2022,...
The Indian government, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has issued an advisory cautioning against the use of WhatsApp Web on office laptops. The advisory...
Connecting your phone to public WiFi without a second thought can lead to serious problems. While the convenience of free WiFi is appealing, it doesn't guarantee security. People often make mistakes...
Connecting your phone to public Wi-Fi without thinking can lead to serious security risks. While free Wi-Fi might seem convenient, it's not always secure. Users often make mistakes that compromise...
Microsoft's Corporate Vice President, David Weston, suggests that the way we use computers will be completely transformed by 2030. The need to move a cursor on a screen or type on a keyboard will be...
An indigenous Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics tool, ASTR, developed to enhance cybersecurity, is proving effective against fraudulent activities. The Telecom Department has...
Cybersecurity experts have discovered critical vulnerabilities in several popular Dell business laptops, allowing hackers to bypass passwords, gain administrator access, and maintain control even...
Developed to bolster cybersecurity, the indigenous Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics tool, ASTR, is proving to be a potent weapon against fraudsters. The Department of Telecommunications...
Microsoft has introduced a new artificial intelligence system designed to independently detect and block malware without human intervention. Named Project Ire, this prototype agent is engineered to...
If you use smart devices like Apple iPhone, Mac, iPad, or Apple Watch, you need to be vigilant. The cyber agency CERT-IN has issued a high alert, revealing security flaws in these Apple devices that...
In this age of AI, deepfake technology is creating negative impacts on people's image and perceptions. Deepfakes pose a threat to society, and this threat extends to democracy. Recognizing this, the...
Microsoft is discontinuing free security support for Windows 10 users after October 2025. Users will no longer receive security updates, technical assistance, or software upgrades without paying....
The government is issuing warnings to the public about fraudulent trading applications designed to steal money. One such app, 5pit Trade, is highlighted as a potential threat to financial security....
Users of Xiaomi smartphones, TVs, and laptops are advised to take note of a critical security flaw identified by the Indian government's cyber security agency, CERT-In. The agency has issued a...
Online shopping has become an integral part of our lives. From clothes and electronics to groceries and medicine, everything is just a click away. However, with the rapid growth of online purchases,...
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has proposed changes to cybersecurity rules to curb fraudulent activities associated with mobile phone numbers. A new draft of cybersecurity rules, filed on...
Cyber fraud is escalating, with individuals constantly falling victim. Criminals are relentlessly targeting finances, employing innovative tactics. A recent report highlights the growing cybercrime...
The U.S. House of Representatives has prohibited the use of WhatsApp on all government-issued devices, citing internal cybersecurity concerns. This follows previous restrictions on other widely used...
A significant cybersecurity incident has emerged, potentially representing the largest login data leak in history. Researchers have discovered an exposure of over 16 billion usernames and passwords...
An unidentified hacking group, reportedly linked to Israel, has claimed responsibility for disabling Iran's state-owned Bank Sepah. The group, known as Gonjeshke Darande, or Predatory Sparrow,...
The Washington Post's internal email system has been compromised in a cyberattack, believed to be orchestrated by a foreign government. The hack targeted the Microsoft email accounts of several...
Zoomcar, the car rental platform, has suffered a significant data breach, compromising the personal information of approximately 8.4 million users. The company disclosed the incident in a filing with...
The Defence Cyber Agency has initiated a large-scale cybersecurity exercise, 'Cyber Suraksha,' to fortify India's digital defenses. Commencing on June 16 and running until June 27, 2025, the exercise...
The Indian education system is facing a relentless wave of cyberattacks, with a new report revealing the sector is being targeted more than any other. Check Point Software Technologies' data...
New Delhi: Cybersecurity readiness remains alarmingly low in Indian companies, with only 7 per cent of firms in India expected to achieve a mature level of readiness by 2025, according to a recent...
As Web3 adoption accelerates, the demand for robust security solutions has never been more urgent. Over $2.3 billion was lost to hacks in 2024 alone , highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in...
Cyber Threats In 2025: Cyber threats have become a persistent global risk with far-reaching implications across industries. The financial stability of almost every sector is at stake, as evidenced by...
Tensions in the Middle East have taken a digital turn as an Iranian parliamentarian publicly threatened to cut undersea internet cables if Western forces escalate pressure on Iran. The lawmaker...
A shocking report has emerged concerning phone tapping and data leaks involving ministers, politicians, officials, and influential figures in Pakistan. The report reveals that the location of...
The Nepalese government has decided to ban social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Under new regulations, the government has imposed restrictions on all these social sites....
Nepal has ordered telecom operators to immediately block the messaging platform Telegram, citing its alleged use in facilitating online fraud and money laundering activities. The Nepal...
The Chief Secretary has instructed the IT Department to ensure the e-office system is 100% error-free. This directive was issued following a detailed discussion with heads of various state government...